Coeloplana meteoris
Comb Jelly
Taxonomically, this critter came from the Jelly Fish family Ctenophores, commonly called Comb Jellies, Sea Gooseberries or Crawling Comb Jellies. It got this name because it appears like jelly fish and sea anemones and ctenophores also have nematocysts. The Comb Jelly is a pelagic animal and has two large spherical tentacles. They have some cilia that show vertically like a comb, hence the name "Comb Jelly". The 'jelly' is a reference to Jelly Fish. The cilia of Ctenophores are sticky and used for catching and stinging their prey. Ctenophores can be found at sandy areas or even sitting on sea cucumbers.
Best Time of The Year
All year round
Remarks
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Frequency of Sightings
Rare
Often
Habitat
mixed
Coral
Sand & rubble
DIVE SITES

Types of Habitats

Please note that the variety of critters depends on the season and changes dive sites to dive site

Sand & rubble

Sand & Rubble

Lembeh’s iconic muck sites feature gentle slopes of volcanic sand scattered with debris, sponges, algae, and rubble.

Coral

Coral

Many soft and hard coral species live and thrive here, in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.

mixed

Mixed

With a combination of reef and muck dives, you can enjoy a world of diving experiences in one location.

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